Department profile
Castro Leiva Abogados

Public Law

Latin America Guide 2026 : Colombia


Castro Leiva Abogados

Rankings

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Public Law - Colombia

Band 2

Band 2


What the Team is Known For

Castro Leiva Abogados' public law team assists clients with procurement mandates across infrastructure works and public transportation, including advising on novel tramway projects in Colombia. The law firm is also well placed to provide audits on the performance of concession contracts and projects, and the team also represents clients in administrative litigation.

Work Highlights

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  • Castro Leiva Abogados advised Doppelmayr on the public tender for the design, development and construction of the cable transport system in San Cristóbal, Bogotá and assisted with the winning bid of the third aerial cable project in the city.

Strengths

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  • Castro Leiva Abogados has deep expertise in state contracting, public law regulations and bidding processes. They stand out for their unmatched client service and strong commitment.

    Public Law respondentLatin America

Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 2José Ignacio Leiva
    Band 2José Ignacio Leiva

    José Ignacio Leiva

    Knowledgeable partner José Ignacio Leiva is recognised for his expertise in contentious public law mandates. He is also active in non-contentious work, including public tenders in Colombia.

    • José Ignacio Leiva's advice is highly valuable, given the strong level of sophistication of his work and his extensive experience in infrastructure and public procurement mandates.

      Public Law respondentLatin America
  • Band 4Marcela Castro Pineda
    Band 4Marcela Castro Pineda

    Marcela Castro Pineda

    Co-head of department Marcela Castro Pineda is a standout practitioner with a strong market reputation for her expertise in project structuring and dispute resolution, advising both private and public entities.

    • I highly recommend Marcela Castro Pineda. She is a practitioner with strong advice, sophisticated work, and deep experience in infrastructure and public procurement matters.

      Public Law respondentLatin America

Ranked Individuals at Castro Leiva Abogados (2)

Colombia

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